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SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2014 732-747-8060 $ TDN Home Page Click Here REBEL PROVIDES GREAT ‘HOPPERTUNITY’ A strong group of eight sophomores will contest the GII Rebel S. at Oaklawn Park today with a total of 85 Kentucky Derby points on the line. Bob Baffert, who won this race three times--from 2010 to 2013 with J “TDN Rising Stars” J Lookin at Lucky (Smart Strike), The Factor (War Front) and Secret Circle (Eddington)--sends Hoppertunity (Any Given Saturday) this time. The $300,000 Keeneland September purchase for Watson, Pegram and Weitman was off slowly in his debut and finished fifth behind stablemate Bayern (Offlee Wild) Jan. 4. He graduated next out at Santa Anita Jan. 30, had a less-than-ideal journey in the Risen Star S. last time and finished a late-on-the scene fourth Feb. 22. The GIII Southwest S. trifecta will likely provide a formidable obstacle for the Baffert charge. Tapiture (Tapit), who won the aforementioned affair by 4 1/4 lengths with a field=s-best 98 Beyer Speed Figure, took the GII Kentucky Jockey Club S. by the same margin two starts back at Churchill Downs Nov. 30. ARight now with the 3-year-olds, you just need to keep getting better and stay in the game,@ said trainer Steve Asmussen. ASome of them aren=t who they used to be and some of them are better than they were. That=s what makes the 3-year-old picture so interesting. He=s a very nice horse and he=s very talented. I=m a little concerned with the weight that he gives quality horses [today], but he=s doing well.@ Tapiture carries the 122 lb. highweight--between five and seven pounds more than his competitors. GI Hopeful S. winner Strong Mandate (Tiznow) will represent Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who completed last year=s Rebel exacta with eventual 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge (Unbridled=s Song) and GI Preakness S. hero Oxbow (Awesome Again). After a seventh in the GI Champagne S. last October and third in the GI Breeders= Cup Juvenile, Strong Mandate was a wide second in the Southwest on seasonal debut. AWe=re just looking for a good trip,@ said Lukas. AWe=ve had three pretty rough trips, so we want a clean trip, just a chance to see what we=ve got. We=re interested in a good experience after he=s been knocked around a couple of times. Not having 12 in the field this time [as in the Southwest] will help a lot. This is the first time in his career that he drew well. Even as a 2-year-old he had all the outside posts.@ Cont. p3 SALTY LINEUP IN THE MARGARITA Hronis Racing LLC=s Iotapa (Afleet Alex) rolls into today=s GI Santa Margarita S. at Santa Anita off a career-best pillar-to-post victory in the GII Santa Maria S. going 1 1/16 miles at this venue Feb. 15. The John Sadler pupil has proven she can come from off-the-pace as well with a recent rallying second in the GII Santa Monica S. Jan. 25. She=ll be stretching out to 1 1/8 miles for the first time today. AShe=s only had three route races,@ Sadler noted. AShe was second behind Beholder (Henny Hughes) in the [GI] Santa Anita Oaks [last April]. She=s a forwardly placed horse going long and she=s doing well for the race. She had a good work here Monday [six furlongs in 1:12.20].@ Pegream, Watson and Weitman=s Fiftyshadesofhay (Pulpit) has proven to be a solid runner on the So-Cal circuit, having finished out of the money just three times in 14 lifetime starts. She was checked hard at the start of the GII La Canada S. Jan. 19, but she still managed to be fourth. Spellbound (Bernardini), the late-running winner of the La Canada, will break from the two hole this time. She=s improved steadily throughout her career and enters this one in peak form. Her 3/4-brother by Malibu Moon sold for $1.3 million at OBS March Tuesday. Field p4 Tapiture Coady Photography Strong Mandate NYRA/Coglianese Fiftyshadesofhay Benoit Photo
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REBEL PROVIDES GREAT ‘HOPPERTUNITY’ A strong group of eight sophomores will contest theGII Rebel S. at Oaklawn Park today with a total of 85 Kentucky Derby points on the line. Bob Baffert, whowon this race three times--from 2010 to 2013 with J “TDN Rising Stars” J Lookin at Lucky (SmartStrike), The Factor (War Front) and Secret Circle(Eddington)--sends Hoppertunity (Any Given Saturday)this time. The $300,000 Keeneland Septemberpurchase for Watson, Pegram and Weitman was offslowly in his debut and finished fifth behind stablemateBayern (Offlee Wild) Jan. 4. He graduated next out atSanta Anita Jan. 30, had a less-than-ideal journey inthe Risen Star S. last time and finished a late-on-thescene fourth Feb. 22. The GIII Southwest S. trifecta will likely provide aformidable obstacle for the Baffert charge. Tapiture(Tapit), who won theaforementioned affair by 4 1/4 lengths with afield=s-best 98 Beyer SpeedFigure, took the GIIKentucky Jockey Club S.by the same margin twostarts back at ChurchillDowns Nov. 30. ARightnow with the 3-year-olds,you just need to keep getting better and stay in thegame,@ said trainer Steve Asmussen. ASome of themaren=t who they used to be and some of them are betterthan they were. That=s what makes the 3-year-oldpicture so interesting. He=s a very nice horse and he=svery talented. I=m a little concerned with the weightthat he gives quality horses [today], but he=s doingwell.@ Tapiture carries the 122 lb. highweight--betweenfive and seven pounds more than his competitors. GI Hopeful S. winner Strong Mandate (Tiznow) willrepresent Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, whocompleted last year=s Rebel exacta with eventual 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge (Unbridled=sSong) and GI Preakness S. hero Oxbow (AwesomeAgain). After a seventh in the GI Champagne S. last
October and third in the GI Breeders= Cup Juvenile, StrongMandate was a wide second inthe Southwest on seasonal debut.AWe=re just looking for a goodtrip,@ said Lukas. AWe=ve had threepretty rough trips, so we want aclean trip, just a chance to seewhat we=ve got. We=re interestedin a good experience after he=sbeen knocked around a couple of
times. Not having 12 in the field this time [as in theSouthwest] will help a lot. This is the first time in hiscareer that he drew well. Even as a 2-year-old he hadall the outside posts.@ Cont. p3
SALTY LINEUP IN THE MARGARITA Hronis Racing LLC=s Iotapa (Afleet Alex) rolls intotoday=s GI Santa Margarita S. at Santa Anita off acareer-best pillar-to-post victory in the GII Santa MariaS. going 1 1/16 miles at this venue Feb. 15. The JohnSadler pupil has proven she can come from off-the-paceas well with a recent rallying second in the GII SantaMonica S. Jan. 25. She=ll be stretching out to 1 1/8 miles for the first time today. AShe=s only hadthree route races,@ Sadler noted. AShe was secondbehind Beholder (HennyHughes) in the [GI] SantaAnita Oaks [last April].She=s a forwardly placedhorse going long andshe=s doing well for therace. She had a goodwork here Monday [sixfurlongs in 1:12.20].@Pegream, Watson andWeitman=sFiftyshadesofhay (Pulpit) has proven to be a solidrunner on the So-Cal circuit, having finished out of themoney just three times in 14 lifetime starts. She waschecked hard at the start of the GII La Canada S. Jan. 19, but she still managed to be fourth. Spellbound(Bernardini), the late-running winner of the La Canada,will break from the two hole this time. She=s improvedsteadily throughout her career and enters this one inpeak form. Her 3/4-brother by Malibu Moon sold for$1.3 million at OBS March Tuesday. Field p4
Tapiture Coady Photography
Strong Mandate NYRA/Coglianese
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Rebel S. cont. from p1 Daniel Dougherty=s Ride On Curlin (Curlin) took a six-panel allowance here Jan. 12, but finished a well-beaten third in the Southwest after a wide journeysimilar to that of Strong Mandate. His career-best effortwas a close third behind Havana (Dunkirk) and HonorCode (A.P. Indy) in the Champagne. The John Sadler-trained Kobe=s Back (Flatter) willrepresent the other half of the California invaders. Adebut winner of the Willard L. Proctor Memorial S.
June 15, the $480,000 OBSMarch buy for C R K Stablewas a far-back second toShared Belief (Candy Ride{Arg}) in the GIII HollywoodPrevue S. Nov. 10. Heclipped heals and finished10th in the GI CashCallFuturity Dec. 14, but wasback to top form with a 5 1/4-length win in SantaAnita=s seven-furlong GII San Vicente S. Feb. 16.
AThe colt is coming in off a big win where he ran very,very impressively,@ said Sadler. AThere=s been an awfullot of talk about him out here in California, but wedecided to send him there and I like his chances.@
Saturday, Santa Anita Park, post time: 6:30 p.m. EDTSANTA MARGARITA S.-GI, $350,000, 4yo/up, f/m, 1 1/8mPP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY TRAINER ML1 Fiftyshadesofhay K Pulpit Garcia Baffert 5-22 Spellbound K Bernardini Espinoza Mandella 4-13 Macha Majestic Warrior Bejarano Hollndrfr 12-14 Miss Serendipity (Arg) Not for Sale (Arg) Blanc McAnally 6-15 Let Faith Arise Kafwain Nakatani Hollndrfr 4-16 Stanwyck K Empire Maker Stevens Shirreffs 6-17 Iotapa K Afleet Alex Talamo Sadler 2-18 Yahilwa K Medaglia d'Oro Baze Cassidy 15-1
‘HATCHES’ RETURNS IN THE AZERI Juddmonte=s J “TDN Rising Star” J CloseHatches (First Defense), who was second in the GI Breeders= Cup Distaff, returns for her seasonal debutto headline the GII Azeri S. at Oaklawn Park. The BillMott trainee racked up two Grade I wins last season--both at 1 1/16 miles--in Belmont=s Mother Goose S.June 22 and the Cotillion at Parx Sept. 21, which shescored off a three-month break. Close Hatches looks fitenough off the layoff here, having fired a four-panelbullet in :48.60 at Payson Park Mar. 10. AShe=s beendoing very well,@ said Mott. ANow we=d like to see arace under her belt and see if she will like the trackthere.@ This is considered a prep for the GI AppleBlossom H. AThere are a couple of nice fillies in therethat are to be respected,@ Mott continued. ADon=t TellSophia (Congaree) certainly loves that track.@ Last year=s Apple Blossom heroine On Fire Baby(Smoke Glacken) also enters off a winter break. Shehas had a number of layoffs throughout her career, andreturned from her most recent one to finish fourth inthe GI Personal Ensign H. Aug. 25. Last time out, shewas last of 11 stretching out to 1 1/8 miles in the GI Juddmonte Spinster S. trying the Keenelandsynthetic in October. Don=t Tell Sophia could also havea major say. She has racked up two stakes wins overthis track and trip so far this season in the Pippin S.Jan. 18 and the Bayakoa S. Feb. 16, and sports a 6-4-1-1 record in Hot Springs overall. Field p3
FEATURE PRESENTATION • GII REBEL S.
Saturday, Oaklawn Park, post time: 7:04 p.m. EDTREBEL S.-GII, $600,000, 3yo, 1 1/16m
PP HORSE OWNER BREEDER TRAINER/JOCKEY ML1 Jet Cat Oak Haven Farm LLC Stephen R. Baker-TEX Frederick 30-1 (c, 3, Tactical Cat--Emptor, by Grand Slam) McKee 2 Ride On CurlinK Daniel J. Dougherty G Watts & Louise Ireland Humphrey-KY Gowan 12-1 (c, 3, Curlin--Magical Ride, by Storm Cat) Desormeaux 3 Tapiture Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC-KY Asmussen 9-5 (c, 3, Tapit--Free Spin, by Olympio) Santana Jr. 4 Strong MandateK Robert Baker & William Mack G Watts Humphrey Jr-KY Lukas 2-1 (g, 3, Tiznow--Clear Mandate, by Deputy Minister) Rosario 5 HoppertunityK Karl Watson Michael Pegram & Paul Weitman D.J. Stable/Kidder/J. Betz/Robenalt-KY Baffert 10-1 (c, 3, Any Given Saturday--Refugee, by Unaccounted For ) Smith 6 Sheltowee’s Boy Sheltowee Farm Michael E Evans-KY Cox 15-1 (g, 3, Nobiz Like Shobiz--Miss Sheltowee, by Najran) Navarro 7 Street Strategy K Iron Horse Racing LP Glencrest Farm LLC & Darley-KY Morse 8-1 (c, 3, Street Sense--Spoken Softly, by Notebook) Borel 8 Kobe’s Back C R K Stable Joanne R Mummert-KY Sadler 7-2 (c, 3, Flatter--Well, by Well Decorated) Lezcano
Kobe’s BackBenoit Photography
Look for the K throughout the TDN graded stakesentries, denoting Keeneland sales graduates.
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Lyrical Prayer ..........
Mr. Prospector .........
Classy ‘n Smart ........
The Minstrel .............
Belle Gallante............
Raise a Native
Gold Digger
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Gallant Man
Prayer Bell
1st DamLYRICAL PRAYER, by The Minstrel. Unraced. At 2 Sent to England, Sent to USA. Dam of 12 foals to race, 10 winners--
SWAGGER JACK (c, by Smart Strike). Black type winner, see records.TAP DANCE (f, by Pleasant Tap). 5 wins, 2 to 4, $378,176 in NA. Won Bonnie Miss S. [G2]. 2nd Omnibus S., Navajo Princess S. 3rd Black-Eyed
Susan S. [G2], Sabin Handicap [G3]. Dam of 4 winners. MAIL (c, by Medaglia d’Oro). 3 wins at 3, $151,379 in US. Won Traskwood S.
GRAND PRAYER (f, by Grand Slam). 3 wins at 3, $145,170 in NA. Won Without Feathers S. 2nd Victory Ride S. Dam of 2 winners, including-- MALIBU PRAYER (f, by Malibu Moon). 6 wins at 3 and 4, $618,026 in US. Won Ruffian Invitational H. [G1], Chilukki S. [G2], Cat Chat S.,
Lighthouse S. 2nd Mother Goose S. [G1], Molly Pitcher S. [G2], Delaware Oaks [G2], Monmouth Breeders’ Cup Oaks [G3]. Valid (g, by Medaglia d’Oro). Winner at 2, 3 and 4, 2014, $113,982 in US. 2nd Fred W. Hooper H. [G3].
Lyrical Ghost (f, by Silver Ghost). 4 wins at 2 and 3, $128,752 in NA. 2nd Serena’s Song S. Dam of 3 winners, including-- SILVERSIDE (c, by Pleasantly Perfect). At 4 Champion Grass Horse in Spain, Champion Miler in S. At 5 Highweight Older Horse in Germany,
5-7f. Unplaced at 5, in Eng. Placed at 5 and 6, in Fr, 16,950 EUR. Winner at 5, in Ger, 40,000 EUR. Placed at 4, in UAE, 140,694 AED. Won Goldene Peitsche [G2] (GER), Gp De La Hispanidad [N] (SPA), Gp De La Hispanidad [N] (SPA), Pr Claudio Caru del [N] (SPA). 2nd Gp Gobierno Vasco [N] (SPA). 3rd Pr Edmond Blanc [G3] (FR), Polar Cup [G3] (NOR). (Total: $119,878)
Pleasant Lyrics (f, by Pleasant Tap). Winner at 3, $78,840 in US. 2nd Boiling Springs S. Producer.Point Missed (f, by Point Given). 2 wins at 3, $56,680 in US. 3rd Brookmeade S.Ghost Prayer (f, by Silver Ghost). Winner at 3, $22,740 in NA. Dam of 4 winners, including--
ROCKIN’ ROCKSTAR (g, by Congaree). 12 wins, 2 to 6, 2013, $356,834 in US. Won Tom Ridge S. 3rd East Hanover Township S., Hansel S. 2nd DamBELLE GALLANTE, by *Gallant Man. 2 wins at 4, $16,320 in NA. Dam of 9 foals to race, 8 winners, including--
BOOM AND BUST (f, by Mr. Prospector). 5 wins at 3 and 4, $107,522 in NA. Won Rose S. 3rd Grecian Comedy S. Dam of 6 winners, including-- LAND BOOM (c, by Dixieland Band). 4 wins, 2 to 7, $105,601 in NA. Won John D. Marsh S.
Boom Bird. 3 wins at 2 and 3, $42,330 in NA. Dam of GOOD GAME (f, by Fly Till Dawn. 6 wins, 2 to 4, $339,117 in NA. Won Valley View S. [G3], Christiana S.. 2nd Lake Placid H. [G2], Hilltop S. 3rd Early Times Mint Julep H. [G3], etc.). GLOBAL VIEW (, by Fly Till Dawn. 5 wins,
2 to 5, $176,730 in NA. Won Iroquois S. [G3], etc.). FLYING PAST FAST (c, by Maria’s Mon. 5 wins at 3, $103,250 in US. Won H. B. P. A. Dash S., etc.). Sam’s Philly (f, by Orientate. Winner at 2, $42,743 in US. 3rd Showtime Deb S., etc.)
Pleasant Boom. Winner at 3, $22,050 in NA. Dam of Subprime (f, by High Yield. Winner 2-4, $115,986 in US. 2nd Busher S. 3rd Wistful S., etc.)Lady Ghislaine. Unraced. At 2 Sent to England, Sent to USA. Dam of LAGER (g, by Pleasant Tap. 10 wins, 3 to 6, $546,907 in NA. Won
Excelsior Breeders’ Cup H. [G3], Stuyvesant H. [G3]. 2nd Brooklyn H. [G2]. 3rd Suburban H. [G2], Eclipse H., etc.) Granddam of MILLION DOLLAR RUN (f, by Tejano Run. 3 wins at 3 and 4, $166,596 in US. Won Railbird S. [G3], etc.)
Bellefella (c, by Diesis (GB)). 3 wins at 3 and 4, $40,662 in NA. At 2 Sent to Great Britain. At 3 Sent to USA. Placed at 2 and 3, in Eng, $56,852. Unplaced at 3, in Fr. 2nd P & Ocl Richmond S. [G2] (ENG). 3rd General Accident 2000 Guineas [G1] (ENG). (Total: $97,514)French Farce (f, by L’enjoleur). 2 wins at 3, $33,180 in NA. Dam of 7 winners, including--
WITH FLAIR (f, by Broad Brush). 7 wins, 2-4, $303,652 in NA. Won Maple Leaf S. [G3]. 2nd Ontario Debutante S. 3rd Selene S. [G1], Mazarine BC S. Dam of WITH COUNCIL (g, by Lawyer Ron. 4 wins, 2 to 4, 2013, in Can, 98,506 CAD. Won Ascot Graduation S., etc. (Total: $95,889)) Granddam of STORM WITH FLAIR (f, by Tompest. 2 wins at 2, $33,154 in US. Won Dessie and Fern Sawyer Futurity, etc.)
SMARTENS PRIDE (g, by Smarten). 11 wins, 3 to 7, $100,450 in NA. Won Bloomington H. 2nd Great Plains H. Joker’s Farce (c, by Smarten). 9 wins, 2 to 5, $343,349 in NA. 3rd Beulah Park Breeders’ Cup H. Paris Tango (f, by Cure the Blues). 5 wins, 2 to 4, $137,030 in NA. 3rd Star Shoot S. Dam of Love to Tango (g, by Not for Love. 6 wins, 3 to 7,
$171,862 in NA. 5 wins at 8, $128,350 in US. 2nd Find H., etc. (Total: $300,212)) Quiet M. D. Winner at 2, $8,855 in NA. Producer. Granddam of Affable Amy (f, by E Dubai. Winner at 2 and 4, 2013, $43,347 in US. Unplaced
at 4, in Can. 3rd Permian Basin S., etc. (Total: $43,477)) French Allure. Placed at 3, $3,081 in NA. Dam of SI SI MON AMIE (f, by El Corredor. 5 wins, 3-6, $242,692 in US. Unplaced at 6, in Can. Won
Firecracker S. 2nd Wv Senate President’s BC S., Nancy Vanier Illinois Owners S., Firecracker S. 3rd Decoration Day H., etc. (Total: $243,082)) Exceptional Beauty. Unraced. Dam of It’s Handsome I Am (g, by Pikepass. 6 wins, 2 to 4, $97,740 in US. 2nd Beau Genius H., etc.)Peaceful Wings (f, by Halo). Winner at 2 and 3, $21,359 in NA. Dam of 11 winners, including--
JEBRICA (g, by Liberty Gold). 5 wins, 2 to 5, 2013, $171,620 in US. Winner at 3, in Can, 120,000 CAD. Won Bc Premier’s H., Emerald Downs Derby, Budweiser H. 2nd British Columbia Derby [G3], BC Premier’s H. [G3], Governor’s H. 3rd Mt. Rainier H., etc. (Total: $289,336)
JADE GREEN (g, by Jade Hunter). 6 wins, 3 to 6, $119,368 in NA. Unplaced at 7 in US. Won Tacoma H. 2nd Seattle Slew H., Chinook Pass Sprint S. 3rd Budweiser Emerald H. (Total: $119,768)
PEACEFUL REIGN (g, by Liberty Gold). 3 wins at 3 and 4, $91,643 in US. Won Seattle Slew H. 3rd Emerald Downs Derby, Pepsi Cola H., etc. Wings of Justice (f, by Tribunal). 6 wins, 3 to 5, $59,532 in US. 3rd U. S. Bank S. Mebossman (g, by Petionville). Placed at 2, $34,704 in US. 2nd Gottstein Futurity, W.T.B.O.A. Lads S. 3rd Daily Racing Form Dennis Dodge S.
Freedom in Flight. Winner at 2 and 3, $9,573 in NA. Dam of Private Jettz (g, by Private Gold. 5 wins, 2 to 5, $36,408 in US. Unplaced at 3, in Can. 3rd Dennis Dodge S., etc. (Total: $36,408))
Pencil Sharpener (f, by Sharpen Up (GB)). At 1 Sent to Great Britain. Placed at 2 and 3, in Eng, $6,322. (Total: $6,322) Dam of 2 winners, incl-- JAWAAL (GB) (g, by Soviet Star). Winner at 7, $18,437 in NA. 4 wins at 4 and 5, in Eng, 56,454 GBP. Won Hambleton S. (ENG). (Total: $106,871) Plume Magique (GB) (f, by Kenmare (FR)). Winner at 3, in Fr, 144,001 FRF. 3rd Pr Imprudence (FR). (Total: $26,664)
Winter Tern (f, by Arctic Tern). Unraced. At 2 Sent to England. Dam of 5 winners, including-- ORANGE GROUSE (IRE) (f, by Taufan). 3 wins at 3 and 4, in Ire, 47,948 IEP. Won Alexander Hotel Knockaire S. (IRE). 2nd Coolmore Stud
Concorde S. [G3] (IRE). 3rd Waterford Testimonial S. (IRE), Knockaire S. (IRE), Waterford Testimonial S. (IRE). (Total: $72,093) Producer. Jargelle (IRE) (f, by Kheleyf). 2 wins at 2, in Eng. Unplaced at 3, in UAE. 2nd Scurry S. (ENG). 3rd Molecomb S. [G3] (ENG). (Total: $209,976)
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Saturday, Oaklawn Park, post time: 5:52 p.m. EDTAZERI S.-GII, $200,000, 4yo/up, f/m, 1 1/16mPP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY TRAINER ML1 Close Hatches First Defence Rosario Mott 7-52 Magic Union K Dixie Union Lezcano Sadler 20-13 Dixie Strike Dixie Union Arroyo Jr. Casse 12-14 Don't Tell Sophia K Congaree Hill Sims 5-25 Sister Ginger Student Council Santana Jr. Asmussen 12-16 Flashy American K Flashy Bull Thompson McPeek 6-17 On Fire Baby Smoke Glacken Johnson Hartlage 7-2
PARRANDA HEADLINES FOXY FIELD Lone Star Stable=s Parranda (English Channel) willlook for her third straight win in the one-mile GII HoneyFox S. at Gulstream Park today. The 5-2 morning-linefavorite began her 5-year-oldseason with a win in theFlorida Sunshine Millions Fillyand Mare Turf S. Jan. 18 andearned her first graded victoryin the GIII Suwannee River S.Feb. 8. Centre Court (SmartStrike) will make her first startsince finishing last of eight inSaratoga=s GII Balston Spa S.Aug. 24. The GI Jenny WileyS. heroine is the class of thefield, but returns for a barnwhose runners usually need a start under their beltbefore showing their best. The Bill Mott-trained Tapicat(Tapit) is a perfect three-for-three at Gulfstream,including a win two back in the Voodoo Dancer S. Jan. 1. Most recently, she completed the trifecta in theGII Buena Vista H. at Santa Anita Feb. 17.
Saturday, Gulfstream Park, post time: 5:36 p.m. EDTHONEY FOX S.-GII, $200,000, 4yo/up, f/m, 1mTPP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY TRAINER ML1 Effie Trinket Freud Saez Violette Jr. 5-12 Triple Charm (GB) Pivotal (GB) Bravo Clement 6-13 Triple Arch K Arch Bocachica Vitali 12-14 Run a Risk Distorted Humor Rocco Jr. Arnold II 15-15 Parranda English Channel Trujillo Garcia 4-16 Centre Court Smart Strike Leparoux Arnold II 5-17 Tapicat K Tapit Velazquez Mott 3-18 Kitten's Point Kitten's Joy Prado Motion 6-1Main Track Only:9 Sonja's Angel Smoke Glacken Castellano Walder 3-1
Saturday, Oaklawn Park, post time: 6:27 p.m. EDTRAZORBACK H.-GIII, $200,000, 4yo/up, 1 1/16mPP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY TRAINER ML1 Taptowne Tapit Arroyo Jr. Glyshaw 3-12 Right to Vote Political Force Borel Moquett 10-13 Street Spice Street Sense Canchari Geier 8-14 Golden Lad Medaglia d'Oro Lezcano Pletcher 9-25 Called to Serve K Afleet Alex Santana Jr. Asmussen 5-26 Govenor Charlie Midnight Lute Smith Baffert 3-17 Majestic City K City Zip Rosario Ellis 8-1
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LATINOAMERICANO LURES 15by Michael Burns A total of 15 horses, including eight Group 1winners, were confirmed for the $500,000 G1 LonginesGran Premio Latinoamericano--South America's mostprominent weight-for-age event--which will be run at 10 furlongs on the dirt at Hipodromo de Monterrico inLima, Peru today. The 30th renewal of the race, whichwill carry its richest purse in history, is reserved forhorses three and older who are nominated by the nationand track members of the Asociacion Latinoamericanade Jockey Clubes. The host delegation is led by Hipodromo deMonterrico representative Azarenka, a 4-year-oldKentucky-bred daughter of Street Hero who was bredby Irish and Kentucky-based broker Tony Lacy. A Group1 winner at the local oval, Azarenka most recentlycaptured the G3 Clasico Enrique Meiggs over theLatinoamericano distance. Peru=s support cast is headedby Peruvian Derby winner Camilin Camilon (Per)(Unbridels King), runner-up to Azarenka in the Meiggs;Shakita (Arg), a Peruvian Classic-winning daughter ofEqual Stripes; and Lideris, a Claiborne Farm-bred son ofMizzen Mast. Uruguayans have designated impressive Jose PedroRamirez hero Hielo (Brz), a 3-year-old Brazilian-bredHolzmeister colt; and Classic-placed Vicenzo (Uru)(Robin des Pins), as their two representatives. Chile will be represented by GISWS Lovely Ocean(Chi) (Ocean Terrace), Salto Del Indio (Chi) (HappyHunting), three-year-old filly RomaZa Ruler (Chi) (RomanRuler), and MGSW Bronzo (Chi) (Fusaichi Pegasus).
Argentina's three starters will be Flag Nine (Arg) (FlagDown), hero of last year's G1 Dardo Rocha; 2012Dardo Rocha runner-up Giacom (Arg), a son ofKentucky Derby winner Giacomo who was imported inutero; and MGSW Gato Editor (Arg) (Editor=s Note). Jockey Club Brasileiro=s Hipodromo La Gavea hasdesignated Energia Destaque (Brz) (Sulamani {Ire}),campaigned by the international operation EstrelaEnergia, owners of 2010 Dubai World Cup winnerGloria de Campeao (Brz) (Impression {Arg}); Victory IsOurs (Brz), a multiple Group 1-winning son of NorthernAfleet, will represent Sao Paulo=s Jockey Club.
Saturday, Hipodromo de Monterrico, Peru, post time: 6:30 p.m. ETLONGINES GRAN PREMIO ASOCIACION LATINOAMERICANA DEJOCKEY CLUBES E HIPODROMOS-G1, $500,000, 3yo/up, 2000mPP HORSE SIRE TRAINER JOCKEY WT1a Royal Charriot (Per) Domingo Suarez Villarroel A Clemente 1332a Ariso (Per) Six Zero (Fr) J Salas C Trujillo 1333 Victory Is Ours (Per) Northern Afleet A De Oliveira J Gulart 1324 Shakita (Arg) Equal Stripes (Arg) A Filipuzzi V Fernandez 1195 Romana Ruler (Chi) Roman Ruler J P Baeza Fuenzalida 119
6 Azarenka K Street Hero Arias Rodriguez C J Herrera 1267 Hielo (Brz) Holzmeister A Perdomo E Tejera 1238 Flag Nine (Arg) Flag Down M Turquieto R Alzamendi 1329 Salto del Indio (Chi) Happy Hunting P Baeza H Berrios 12310 Camilin Camilon (Per) Unbridels King Suarez Villarroel M Chuan 12311 Gato Editor (Arg) Editor’s Note G Frenkel P Falero 13312 Giacom (Arg) Giacomo J Gutierrez E Talaverano13313 Lovely Ocean (Chi) Ocean Terrace C Urbina O Ulloa 12314 Energia Destaque (Brz) Sulamani (Ire) G Duarte A De Souza 133
15 Lideris K Mizzen Mast R Herrera V J Enriquez 13016 Vicenzo (Uru) Robin des Pins E Umpierrez C Mendez 13217 Bronzo (Chi) Fusaichi Pegasus J Inda L Torres 132
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PEDIGREE APPEAL AT HKIS, PART TWO A total of 15 Northern Hemisphere 3-year-olds andSouthern Hemisphere 2-year-olds are set to go underthe hammer during part two of the Hong KongInternational Sale in the Sha Tin parade ring at 10:30a.m. local time. The youngsters were acquired by theHong Kong Jockey Club at auction houses inAustralasia and in Europe and were kept out of part one
of the sale, held on the eve ofthe Hong Kong InternationalRaces this past December, inorder to give them a bit moretime to mature. This sale isheld in conjunction withSunday=s Hong Kong Derby,in which Designs On Rome(Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor{Ire}) will be one of the
betting favorites. Specially licensed buyers will have achance to bid on another of Holy Roman Emperor=soffspring in the form of hip 4, an Irish-bred gelded sonof Dance Avenue (Ire) (Sadler=s Wells). A i140,000purchase out of the 2012 Goffs Orby Yearling Sale, theFeb. 3 foal hails from the extended female family of G1 Irish 2000 Guineas winner Indian Haven (Ire) and hishalf-brother, the Italian highweight and G1SW CountDubois. Holy Roman Emperor has become anincreasingly popular and successful stallion locally, ashe is also the sire of recent G3 Mahab al Shimaal S.hero Rich Tapestry (Ire) and the good local sprinterCharles the Great (Ire), who starts in Sunday=s Queen=sSilver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin. The most expensive ofthe 15 horses on offer is hip 7, an Australian-bred sonof top dual-hemisphere sire High Chaparral (Ire).Officials from the HKJC were extended to NZ$480,000for the gelding, whose second dam is a full-sister tochampion racehorse and sire Fastnet Rock (Aus)(Danehill). Of interest to European and Americanpedigree afficionados is hip 9. A Feb. 25 foal by Dansili(GB), sire of International Races placegetters Giofra(GB) and The Fugue (GB), the 200,000gns TattersallsOctober graduate is out of GSW & MG1SP Heaven Sent(GB) (Pivotal {GB}), a full-sister to the popular formerU.S. runner Megahertz (GB). Click here for a completelisting of the lots.
OBS APRIL CATALOGUE ONLINE The catalog for the Ocala Breeders= Sales Company=sSpring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training is nowavailable to view online at obssales.com as well as onthe Equineline Sales Catalog App. Fresh off a bannerrenewal of its March Sale of Selected Two-Year-Olds inTraining Tuesday, OBS has catalogued 1209 juvenilesfor its Apr. 21 to Apr. 24 event. Each sale sessionbegins at 10:30 a.m. Under tack shows will be heldeach day at 8:00 a.m. from Tuesday, Apr. 15 to Friday, Apr. 18, starting with horses set to go throughthe ring on day one of the sale.
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BC ASSIGNS CHRISTIAN TO EUROPE Joshua Christian, the Breeders= Cup Director ofRacing and Nominations, will be assigned to Europe foran extended recruitment effort between April andOctober this year, Breeders= Cup Ltd. announced Friday. AI am honored to be given this opportunity to fosterthe relationships we=ve developed with members of theEuropean breeding and racing community over theyears and very much look forward to building strongnew connections as well," Christian said. AI=m lookingforward to working with everyone in Europe andproviding feedback to the home team looking ahead tothe 2014 Breeders= Cup and beyond." Christian will be responsible for communicating withowners and trainers regarding participation in theBreeders= Cup World Championship and to solidifyEuropean stallion nominations to the Internationalprogram. The organization hopes that placing a full-timestaff member on location will give the Breeders= Cupdirect access to Championship caliber horses and theirconnections. The posting will also ensure the Breeders=Cup has a presence at all major sales and will be able topromote the Breeders= Cup Challenge Series acrossEurope.
AWe believe that having Josh on-site for six monthsof the year demonstrates our commitment toInternational racing and nominations,@ Breeders= CupPresident and CEO Craig Fravel said. ABeyond thebenefit of having a presence at major racing meets,having a full-time staff member in Europe gives us agreater understanding of the International racing andsales calendar and the needs and concerns of ourconstituents.@
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LORD WINDERMERE STRIKES GOLD On a day of dramatic twists and turns at Cheltenham,20-1 shot Lord Windermere (Ire) (Oscar {Ire}) prevailedin a thrilling three-way drive to the line in the Gold Cup,
surviving both aphoto-finish verdictand a stewards=enquiry to be namedthe winner. As the leading packground out the toughclimb for home afterthe last fence, LordWindermere driftedtowards thegrandstand rail, taking
the eventual second- and third-placed horses, On HisOwn (Ire) and The Giant Bolster (GB), with him asSilviniaco Conti (Fr) and last year=s winner Bobs Worth(Ire) weakened on the far side. After three miles, twofurlongs and 22 fences, just a short head andthree-quarters of a length separated the first threeacross the line.
An agonising near 15-minute wait for the stewards=decision eventually provided Jim Culloty with his firstwin in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on the 10thanniversary of his third Gold Cup victory as a jockeyaboard Best Mate (Fr). He joins an elite group of men tohave both ridden and trained a Cheltenham Gold Cupwinner, the other three being Fred Winter, Pat Taaffeand Jonjo O'Neill. Lord Windermere, who becameCulloty=s first Festival winner last year when victoriousin the RSA Chase, was the third winner of the week forveteran owner Dr. Ronan Lambe from just threerunners. Lambe=s Dermot Weld-trained 6-year-old SilverConcorde (GB) won theWeatherbys ChampionBumper on Wednesday whileSpring Heeled, also trained byCulloty, took Thursday=sFulke Walwyn Kim MuirChallenge Cup. "They were the worst fewminutes of my life," said arelieved Culloty as the resultof the enquiry wasannounced. "This was sounbelievable that I almostexpected to lose the race. He won the RSA last yearand the obvious thing was to come to the Gold Cupthis time. We just tipped away with him and he wasnot right at Christmas, but we kept tipping away.@Cont. p9
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Just as he was in last year=s RSA Chase, 8-year-oldLord Windermere was ridden by Davy Russell, who hadsuffered a blow on New Year=s Eve when he wassacked by Michael O=Leary from his job as retainedjockey for Gigginstown House Stud. Culloty added: "I'dtold Davy to take his time, but halfway >round Iwondered what he was doing. I wanted him to take histime and ride the horse to get a place but heexaggerated the waiting tactics a bit too much! We'djust said to drop in and take his time and not to panic.@ Russell was replaced as Gigginstown House=s rider byrising star of the weighing-room Bryan Cooper, whounderwent leg surgery on Wednesday after a fall atCheltenham. Drafted back in by the team, Russell=sGold Cup triumph was preceded by a win for O=Leary inthe JCB Triumph Hurdle aboard Tiger Roll (Ire), while anextraordinary day for the jockey was sealed in theFestival finale aboard Savello, bringing GigginstownHouse Stud=s tally on Friday to four wins, having alsostruck with Very Wood (Fr) and Don Poli. Russell said: AWhen I was walking in to the coursethis morning I saw the Gold Cup on display and I said Imight as well take a picture of it because I=d never holdit, but now I can.@ Ruby Walsh, the most successful jockey of all time atthe Cheltenham Festival who had added a further threevictories to his score this week, was taken to hospitalwith a broken arm after his mount Abbyssial (Ire)suffered a dramatic fall in Friday=s first race. His GoldCup mount On His Own was instead partnered byDavid Casey, who missed out on feature-race successby just the narrowest of margins.
Old Favorites Aid Festival Appeal... For jump racing fans fortunate enough to be at theCheltenham Festival every March, there are plenty ofhorses who have weaved their way into hearts and
minds, and those such asQuevega (Fr) (Robin DesChamps {Fr}) and BigBuck=s (Fr) (Cadoudal{Fr}), who returntriumphant year on year,gain extra respect andadmiration. WhileQuevega remainedresolutely in the spotlighton the opening day witha record-breaking sixthOLBG Mares= Hurdle title,
the mighty Big Buck=s exited stage left on Thursday.
The exquisite dark brown gelding, now 11, couldmanage only a fifth-place finish behind More Of That(Ire) (Beneficial {Ire}) while attempting to notch a fifthvictory in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle. Having beenabsent from the racecourse between December 2012and January 2014 while recovering from a tendoninjury, Big Buck=s did not return with the sparkle of old,but one thing which is not diminished is the adorationhe receives from the Cheltenham crowd. This time, hereturned, unusually for him, to the unsaddling enclosurerather than to the winner=s circle. His trainer PaulNicholls wisely decided instantly to call time on hisadmirable career and Big Buck=s, the winner of 23 of his40 races, was met by one of the loudest cheers of theweeks, not to mention a few moist eyes, as he wasbrought back in for one final lap of honor around theparade ring. Two personal favorites are Istabraq (Ire) (Sadler=sWells), the winner of the Royal & SunAlliance Novices=Hurdle and three Champion Hurdler for Aidan O=Brienbetween 1997 and 2000, while Best Mate (Ire) (UnDesperado {Fr}) was adored as much for being trainedby former school teacher Henrietta Knight inpartnership with her husband Terry Biddlecombe, as hewas for winning steeplechasing=s blue riband, theCheltenham Gold Cup, in three consecutive years.Along with Arkle, Golden Miller and Dawn Run, BestMate is immortalized in bronze at Prestbury Park. Hisstatue near the parade ring provided the venue forHenry Birtles, the >Racing Poet=, to recite his ode to BestMate ahead of the 10th anniversary of his final victoryat Cheltenham in 2004. Biddlecombe, three times thechampion jump jockey in the 1960s and a winner of theGold Cup himself aboard Woodland Venture in 1967,died in early January and he too was commemorated atthis year=s Festival with Tuesday=s National Hunt Chasebeing named in his honor.
Ruby Walsh & Willie Mullins with Quevega
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Shining in a Different Sphere... Friday=s opening race, the JCB Triumph Hurdle forjuveniles, can always be relied upon to boast someinteresting pedigrees with many runners in the racehaving graduated from the flat. This year=s renewal wasno exception, with three sons of Montjeu (Ire) lining up,including Plinth (Ire),trained by Aidan O=Brienfor JP McManus, just asIstabraq once was.Another was Achtung(GB), a full brother toAuthorized (Ire), who washimself the sire of theGordon Elliott-trainedwinner Tiger Roll (Ire).Bought as an unraced3-year-old from Darleylast August, Tiger Roll=s half-brother Azheemah (Ire)(Dubawi {Ire}) has had more success for the operationas he won last season=s G2 Lonsdale Cup for Godolphinjust two weeks after his year-younger brother was soldat the DBS August Sale for ,10,000. Having won onhis hurdles debut in November, Tiger Roll wassubsequently offered for sale again, fetching ,80,000at Brightwells Sale at Cheltenham in December. The field also included two runners by Galileo (Ire),one of which, Ballyglasheen (Ire), is out of the GI Garden City Breeders= Cup H. winner Luas Line (Ire)(Danehill). Tiger Hill (Ire), whose progeny are often latematuring horses that benefit from a test of stamina, hasdone well with his National Hunt runners and he wasresponsible for Rutherglen (GB) and the smartly-bredBroughton (Ger). The latter is out of Group 2 winnerBoccassini (Ger) (Artan {Ire}) and is trained by SheikhMohammed=s bloodstock advisor John Ferguson, whosaddled ten runners at Cheltenham this week. While a current Darley stallion supplied the winner ofthe Triumph Hurdle, one who has just left its ranks,Shirocco (Ger), sired the second winner of the day, Lac
Fontana (Fr), who tookthe Vincent O=BrienCounty Hurdle, a Grade 3contest. Shirocco hassired plenty of decent Flatrunners but, as a son ofMonsun (Ger), he haslong been on the radar ofjumps breeders and isalso the sire ofThursday=s World Hurdlerunner-up Annie Power
(Ire), who started her racing career with Jim Bolgerbefore being transferred to the stable of Irish championjumps trainer Willie Mullins. Shirocco now stands inIreland at Glenview Stud, the jumping wing of theCashman family=s Rathbarry Stud, alongside Quevega=ssire Robin Des Champs (Fr) and former championNational Hunt sire Presenting (GB).
RAMSEY GOES INTERNATIONAL By Michael Illiano Last Saturday, leading North American owners andbreeders Ken and Sarah Ramsey turned their focusabroad and captured the $214,000 Sandy LaneBarbados Gold Cup with their 8-year-old gelding MajorMarvel (Bernstein), becoming the first American ownersto win the island=s premier race. Locally considered aGrade 1 event, the race does not generally attract muchinternational attention. But with the success theRamseys experienced domestically last year, they werelooking to expand their horizons.
ALast year, when we had such an outstanding year,winning the [Eclipse Award for Outstanding Owner],and [seeing homebred Kitten=s Joy named championsire], I was asked what do you wanna do for anencore,@ KenRamsey said.AAnd I said>Well, I wannatry to gointernational.=@ Ramsey saidthat he had hadhis sights seton the race fora while, butwas finallyspurred intoaction when abloodstockagent approached him representing a group fromBarbados who wanted to buy a Kitten=s Joy foal to runin the Barbados Gold Cup. AAnd I said, >I was thinking about winning it myself=,@Ramsey said. AI immediately called [trainer] Mike Maker,who is always game to go on some wild adventure thatI dream up, and we started to research what it wouldtake to win that race.@ Initially, Ramsey planned to enter a horse sired byKitten=s Joy, but he soon realized that the race calledfor a specific style of runner. The Garrison SavannahRacecourse, where the race is held, is shaped like arounded triangle, making the turns especially tight. If ahorse does not have the early speed to be one of theleaders going through the first turn, they will likely besqueezed out of contention. AWe settled on Major Marvel, who I claimed for$10,000 at Keeneland in 2012, and he=s the winningesthorse I have ever owned [with 14 wins],@ Ramsey said.AWe decided he had the early speed and the distancewas right, so he was the perfect choice.@ Cont. p11
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Ken Ramsey at Garrison SavannahBarbara Secher Greenidge
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Ramsey Goes International cont.
Ramsey targeted Patrick Husbands, who was bornand raised in Barbados and had already won theBarbados Gold Cup three times, to pilot Major Marvel,who Husbands had ridden before. Husbands was stillrecovering from a broken leg he had suffered in the Fall,but was determined to ride in the Gold Cup. AI wanted Patrick Husbands to ride for us, the onlything was he had broken his leg in three places last fall.Ramsey said. AHe showed me his leg and it didn=t haveany fat on it at all and you could see two screwssticking out.@ In order to ride for Ramsey, Husbands not only had togrit through his injury, but had to negotiate his way outof a prior commitment. Initially, Husbands wascommitted to ride for Barbados real estate magnate SirCharles Williams in the Gold Cup. Husbands asked SirWilliams to let him off to ride Major Marvel in the GoldCup, and in return he promised to ride for Williams inthe two other Grade 1 races that day. Husbands piloted Major Marvel to meet the course=sdemands, tracking the pacesetter from second throughthe tight early turn and opening up in the far turn tocruise to a 3 1/2-length victory. With the victory,Husbands is tied for the most wins in the BarbadosGold Cup with four. Husbands went on to make historyagain that day, rewarding Sir Williams for letting himjump to Major Marvel by winning both of the otherGrade 1 events that day, making Husbands the firstjockey in the history of the event to win all three Grade 1 races on Gold Cup Day. Ramsey creditedHusbands for both the success in the race itself, andthe enthusiastic response that followed. APart of what made the win so popular was thatPatrick Husbands rode the horse,@ Ramsey said. AHe=sthe local herodown there andhe came downon crutchesand still cameout with awin.@ After therace, Ramseyparaded MajorMarvel past thegrandstandwith Husbandsstill aboard, asis the race=stradition, to a standing ovation. AMe and [local trainer] Jonathan Simpson, who I haveto give a lot of credit to, walked the horse probably thelength of a football field, and we had people on bothsides of us cheering and waving,@ Ramsey said. Ramsey wanted to share the win with the generalpopulation, so after he left the winner=s circle, he tookthe trophy to the Garrison Savannah Members= Club,where it had never been before. He bought five bottlesof champagne to fill the trophy with, and racing fanscame by to take pictures and drink from the Gold Cup.
AI probably took 500 pictures with people and thefans drank every drop of champagne,@ Ramsey said.AThis was probably the most fun I=ve ever had at aracetrack.@ The next day, a local trainer who also served as apolo announcer convinced Ramsey to take the trophy toa polo match between Cheshire and Barbados. Ramseyentered with the trophy to another standing ovationand was rewarded with another honor. The British HighCommissioner was on hand to roll out the ball to startthe polo match, the equivalent of throwing out the firstpitch at a baseball game, but when Ramsey showed up,track officials insisted he throw out the ball. AI don=t know much about polo, so I needed somedirection, but the response was amazing,@ Ramsey said.AI felt like a local celebrity.@ Local horsemen were enthusiastic about Ramsey=svisit as well. AThere were 10 other horses in that race, and I metevery single owner,@ Ramsey said. AI think I got dozensof business cards and people asking me to come back.So it was a business trip, too.@ Ramsey has been invited back for the Barbados GoldCup next year and hopes to repeat his success with ahorse by Kitten=s Joy. He is continuing to raise hisinternational profile, with plans for Sheikh Mohammad=s to breed seven of his mares to Kitten=s Joy this year,and potentially follow up on the interest in the stallionhis trip to Barbados generated. AWe=re trying to make our stallion a world class sire,@Ramsey said. AAnd we=re always keeping our eye outfor international races. Any place they race horses,we=re willing to travel.@ Click here to share this story
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Ramsey Parades with Major Marvel Barbara Secher Greenidge
STEVE SHERACK: Last Week: Didn’t get much of a run from either of
my longshot picks last weekend. Took a major shot in the dark on
Recanted in the San Felipe, and he certainly ran to his 47-1 odds,
finishing a distant sixth. Had much higher hopes for East Hall in the
Tampa Bay Derby, but he just never got involved in any point of the race
as well, and reported home a disappointing eighth at 11-1 behind the
very impressive upset winner Ring Weekend... Congrats to Terry
Finley’s West Point Thoroughbreds and St. Elias Stable on a job well
done--best of luck down the Derby trail.
GII Rebel S. - Really loved the lightly raced Hoppertunity in last
month’s Risen Star (click here for my Showdown analysis), and after
some initial disappointment following his well-beaten fourth that day, I’ve
really grown to appreciate that effort much more with a couple of
additional viewings. The half-brother to MGISW Executiveprivilege fell a
little too far behind for his own good beneath Martin Garcia, got hung
very wide on the turn for home, and came alive way too late when
guided toward the inside in deep stretch to finish within seven lengths of
Intense Holiday. The $300K KEESEP graduate gets a very favorable
rider change to Mike Smith, and should be sitting much closer to the
leaders this time around in a smaller field with less early speed. Hall of
Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s recent success with Oaklawn shippers is
well-documented, and this guy seems to have come out of his latest
educational effort in fine form, posting a smart four-furlong drill in :47 2/5
Mar. 6 and a five-furlong breeze in 1:00 1/5 Mar. 11, both at Santa
Anita. There’s still plenty of room for improvement, and he should be
every bit of his generous morning-line quote of 10-1 here against
impressive Southwest winner Tapiture, BC Juvenile runner-up Strong
Mandate, and the highly regarded Kobe’s Back.
Selection: Hoppertunity (10-1).
BRIAN DIDONATO: Last Week: What can you say? This hasn’t beenpretty so far. Schoolofhardrocks looked at one point like he was goingto have a say in the outcome of the San Felipe after sitting a perfect trip,but he faded in the lane and then (of course) got run down for third. I stillthink he has a future, but it’ll probably be on grass. In the Tampa BayDerby, meanwhile, Matador was farther back than I would’ve expectedand could only manage a fifth behind front-running longshot RingWeekend. Hope people have been fading my selections in this contestso far, but it has to turn around at some point, right? Right?
GII Rebel S. - This race is pretty intriguing. You’ve got the top threefrom the Feb. 17 GIII Risen Star S., plus visually impressive GII SanVicente S. hero Kobe’s Back shipping in from California. I’m playingagainst all of them. Risen Star winner Tapiture was pretty dominant lasttime, but could he have sat a better trip? He saved all the ground whilerunner-up Strong Mandate and third finisher Ride On Curlin were bothhung extremely wide. My problem with those two is that they bothalways seem to come up a spot or two short or have some excuse. It’snot like Strong Mandate will be any kind of price anyway, but I supposeI’ll toss Ride On Curlin in somewhere in case he ever returns to his GI Champagne S. performance from last year. I’m also not sold onKobe’s Back in a route--he’s got talent for sure, but has “deep-closingsprinter” written all over him. That leaves me with two options:Hoppertunity and Street Strategy. I think the latter might need a bitmore seasoning (I’d like to see him run well, but not too well, and thenplay him in the GI Arkansas Derby), so I’ll go with Hoppertunity. Imentioned him before the GII Risen Star S. as a horse I thought had achance, but ultimately didn’t pick him because of the easy trip he gotwhen breaking his maiden. He had a less advantageous trip last time,however, and was going well late to be fourth. I expect him to be incontention earlier this time, and find Bob Baffert’s record at Oaklawn toostrong to ignore. In the past four seasons, he’s won four GIII Southwests, three GIII Rebels (with a third-place finish last year),and one GI Arkansas Derby (while also completing the exacta).Selection: Hoppertunity (10-1).
SS Overall Record: 8-1-0-3 · Return: $107 BD Overall Record: 8-0-1-0 · Return: $32
2:32p 4th-GP, $48,750k, OC 75k/N1X , 3yo, f, 1 1/16mTHRTV ZINZAY (Smart Strike) debuted a winner for Regis Racing
and gained J “TDN Rising Star” J status in theprocess last August in a Saratoga maiden special weight onthe grass, before finishing second in Keeneland’s GIII Jessamine S. Oct. 9. Off since, the $700,000 FTFMARpurchase will be looking to make amends for trainer RustyArnold and will be running with first-time Lasix here. Clickfor the Brisnet.com PPs.
4:34p 8th-GP, $47k, Msw, 3yo, 6fHRTV Siena Farm’s homebred AMERICAN BOND (Tapit) will be
making his first trip to the post for conditioner Todd Pletcherin this test. Out of GSW and GISP Prospective Saint (SaintBallado), he traces to top stakes-producer Loudrangle(Quadrangle) as his fourth dam. Click for the Brisnet.comPPs.
6:02p 6th-SA, $56k, Msw, 3yo, f, 1mTHR/TVG DYNESQUE (Dynaformer) is unveiled here for Waratah
Thoroughbreds’ Paul Fudge and trainer John Shirreffs. The$900,000 FTSAUG acquisition is out of GSW Super Freaky(Smart Strike) and counts champion older horse andchampion 3-year-old colt Silver Charm (Silver Buck) underthe second dam. Click for the Brisnet.com PPs.
6:07p 11th-GP, $47k, Msw, 3yo, f, 7 1/2fTHRTV Trainer Todd Pletcher saddles LAWN PARTY (Medaglia
d’Oro) in this spot for owners Stonestreet Stables andGeorge Bolton of Curlin (Smart Strike) and RachelAlexandra (Medaglia d’Oro) fame. The $675,000 KEENOVweanling sports an upbeat worktab for the debut and is outof the GII Louisville Breeders’ Cup S. victress Fiery Pursuit(Carson City). Third dam is Starlet Storm (Storm Bird), damof champion 2-year-old filly Flanders (Seeking the Gold)herself dam of champion 3-year-old filly Surfside (SeattleSlew). Trainer Shug McGaughey opposes with StuartJanney and Phipps Stable homebred Forensic (Medagliad’Oro). Second on debut, the gray races with first-time Lasixand is out of MGSW Criminologist (Maria’s Mon). Shenumbers GISW Carriage Trail (Giant’s Causeway) amongher extended family. Click for the Brisnet.com PPs.
TODAY’S INSIGHTS
Yesterday=s Results:7th-CRC, $23,050, Alw, NW1X, 3yo, f, 6f, 1:12 4/5, ft.HER SPECIAL WAY (f, 3, Put It Back--Inaspecial Way,by Seattle Sleet) was a slow-breaking third on debut atthis venue Nov. 15 and improved with Lasix to wingoing seven panels here Feb. 22. Sent off at 9-5 tomake it two straight, the bay sat a wide third for thebackstretch run and battled for the lead with FunElusive (Elusive Quality) rounding the bend. The half toForbidden Bear (Forbidden Apple), SP, $220,267,ground past that one at midstretch and edged clear by3 1/4 lengths. Lifetime Record: 3-2-0-1, $31,960. Clickfor the brisnet.com chart or VIDEO.O/B-Mari H George (FL). T-William P White.
5th-GPX, $39,000, Msw, 4yo/up, f/m, 7 1/2fT, 1:30 4/5, fm.NIGHT SONG (f, 4, Midnight Lute--Deep South, byUnbridled's Song) made a promising, if belated, start toher career Feb. 9, racing prominently throughout beforesettling for a runner-up finish behind Successful Luck(Successful Appeal) going six furlongs of this maintrack Feb. 9. Switching to the infield and adding a littlemore ground for this second start, the 10-1 chancejumped on terms and headed off her rivals beforereaching the first turn. Rated nicely on the lead by PacoLopez, she carried a narrow advantage into the lane andquickened best of all to record a two-length victoryfrom favored Treasured (Arch). Sales history: $120,0002yo >12 OBSJUN. Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $31,800.Click for the brisnet.com chart or VIDEO.O-Hardacre Farm LLC. B-Dapple Bloodstock (KY).T-Amy Tarrant.
10th-TAM, $20,000, Msw, 3yo, 1mT, 1:37, fm.ICONIC ARTIST (c, 3, Arch--Seeking Silence, bySeeking the Gold), a $375,000 KEESEP yearlingpurchase by David Redvers, met with little success in apair of overseas starts for Andrew Balding in 2013,finishing 12th behind eventual GI Breeders= CupJuvenile Turf winner Outstrip (GB) (Exceed and Excel{Aus}) at Newmarket June 22 ahead of an eighth atSandown Aug. 8. Though he beat a total of two rivalsin those two tries, the dark bay was getting Lasix andblinkers for the first time as a 7-2 chance for thestateside debut. Settled in midfield for the opening sixfurlongs, Iconic Artist lacked running room in thestretch and looked destined for a minor placing. ButAngel Serpa spotted daylight three away from thefence inside the final furlong and his mount chargedhome to best Rednamite (Forestry) by a neck. The latterwas subsequently disqualified to third for interferingwith Posture (Flower Alley), who was promoted tosecond. Lifetime Record: 3-1-0-0, $11,600. Click forthe brisnet.com chart or VIDEO.O-Qatar Racing Ltd. B-Pin Oak Stud LLC (KY).T-H Graham Motion.
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Owner-Breeder Richard Bomze Dies: Former New York Thoroughbred Horsemen=sAssociation (NYTHA) President and owner breeder ofchampion New York-bred brothers Fourstardave andFourstars Allstar, Richard Bomze died Tuesday eveningat his home in Hollywood, FL. He was 76. Bromze is survived by his wife Diane, daughetersDana and Jennifer, and four grandchildren. Initially a writer in the industry, Bomze first becamean owner when he purchased a steeplechaser namedSports Reporter in Ireland. His next purchase was amare named Broadway Joan, who he bought for$2,500 and who foaled both Fourstardave andFourstars Allstar. Fourstardave became known as the ASultan ofSaratoga@ for winning a race at the Saratoga RaceCourse every year from 1987 to 1994. Overall,Fourstardave won 21 races, including the Albany H.,the Poker, the West Point H., the Jaipur and the Daryl=sJoy, which was renamed the Fourstardave H. in 1996. Fourstars Allstar became the first American-trainedhorse to win a European Classic in 1991 when hecaptured the Irish 2000 Guineas at The Curragh. BothFourstardave and Fourstars Allstar retired as multiplestakes winners, and were trained by Leo O=Brien. Bomze, who was the publisher of American TurfMonthly and other periodicals, was elected to theNYTHA Board of Directors and voted president in 1999.He won Outstanding Breeder awards in 1990, 1991and 1993 by the New York Thoroughbred Breeders andwas awarded the inaugural AState Breeder of the Year@in 1990-91 by the Thoroughbred Owners and BreedersAssociation. Bomze was also a founding member of the BelmontChild Care Association, the on-site child care center forbackstretch workers at Belmont Park. In the 2000 NYRA Media Guide, Bomze said his mostexciting personal moment in racing came down to threeevents: "Making racing history in the 2000 Guineas,receiving the TOBA Breeders Award in Kentucky, andFourstardave winning the 1991 Daryl's Joy."
Trainer/Assistant Trainer Michael D=Angelo Dies: Long-time East Coast-based trainer and assistanttrainer Michael d'Angelo died Mar. 5 after a long illness.He was 55 years old. He attended college at FloridaSouthern in Lakeland, Florida, and he transferred toFlorida State University where he completed three yearsof studies. Following his passion for Thoroughbredracing, d=Angelo began working for Richard Dutrow, Sr.in Maryland and Delaware before following the wintermigration of the Thoroughbred to the south. His firststop was the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, Louisiana inlate 1982. It was there he met the love of his life, LauraD. Buenaventura. Laura was working as an exerciserider for future Hall of Fame trainer James P. Conway,and their immediate connection and bond with theThoroughbred would take them on a journey of highsand lows for the next 31 years. Together, they saddledhorses at well over a dozen racing venues includingKeeneland, Belmont, Saratoga, Aqueduct,Meadowlands, Garden State, Delaware Park,Gulfstream Park, Hialeah, Calder Race Course, TampaBay Downs, Monmouth Park, Penn National and Parx.They worked for several high profile trainers, includingPat Kelly, John Veitch, Howard Tesher, Barclay Tagg,Jonathan Sheppard and Anthony Dutrow. Michael andLaura also ran a stable of their own. Together they bredand trained three generations of winners from theirbeloved stallion, Shoot The Works (GB), including hisdaughter, Nomzamo, and his grandson, Arhat. Michael=scareer stats from 273 starters are 39 winners, 40places, and 23 shows, with over $809,000 in earnings.He was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in early2013. He is survived by his wife, Laura; his mother,June Marie; his sister, Patricia; and four brothers;Anthony, Christopher, Vincent and Paul. In lieu offlowers, Michael requested donations be made in hisname to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, P.O.Box 834, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
William ABill@ Perretti Dies at 87: William J. ABill@ Perretti, the founder of Perretti Farms,which owned multiple graded stakes winning colt FortyTales (Tale of the Cat) along with several prominentStandardbreds, died Thursday night. He was 87. Perretti began going to the races at the MeadowlandsRacetrack in New Jersey and developed an interest inharness racing. After experiencing years of successowning standardbreds, Peretti found success as aThoroughbred owner with Forty Tales last year. Thecolt won three graded stakes in his 3-year-old campaignlast year and was the runner-up in two graded stakes.Forty Tales retired to stud with $629,589 in careerearnings. Most of Perretti=s career as an owner focused onStandardbreds and he became a leading owner andbreeder in that field. His Perretti Farm became one ofthe premier designations for trotting enthusiasts andstuds. Perretti is survived by his wife, Cynthia; two sons,Bill Jr. and Anthony; and daughter, Veronica.
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Registration for >The Third Race Call= Opens at SaratogaEdited Press Release Registration is now open for AThird Race Call,@ aprogram that gives fans the opportunity to joinSaratoga announcer Tom Durkin in the booth as he callsthe day=s third race. All of the proceeds from theprogram will go to the Backstretch Employee ServiceTeam (B.E.S.T), a nonprofit organization that provideshealth and social services to the backstretch workers atSaratoga Race Course, Belmont Park and AqueductRacetrack. "I've been on the B.E.S.T board for at least 18 yearsand I do what I can to help the operation, which I reallybelieve in," said Durkin. "Seeing how we've been ableto positively affect the lives of people living on thebackstretch - the social services that we provide - is amodel for the thoroughbred industry." Reservations are limited to six fans per day from July18 to Sept. 1 and cost $100 per person. For moreinformation call the B.E.S.T office at 516-488-3434 orvisit their website:http://bestbackstretch.com/2013-race-call-registration/.
Saturday, Aqueduct, post time: 4:43 p.m. ESTCICADA S., $100,000, 3yo, f, 6fPP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY TRAINER ML1 Jonesin for Jerry Great Notion Ho Robb 4-12 Inspired Say Eye Two Punch Castellano Jr Schoenthal 20-13 Go West Marie Western Fame Ortiz Jr Donk 20-14 Red Minx Wildcat Heir Decarlo Pletcher 10-15 Mamdooha Daaher Castro McLaughlin 2-16 Miss Behavior Jump Start Russell Schoenthal 3-17 Alpaca Fina Big Brown Velasquez Jacobson 10-18 Sustainable Forestry Maragh McLaughlin 8-19 Rock Me Mama Broken Vow Ortiz Servis 12-1Click for the Brisnet.com PPs
Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame Inducts Concernand Tuscalee Edited Press Release Concern (Broad Brush) and Tuscalee (Tuscany) wereselected to the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame(MTHOF) by a committee of racing industry memberscoordinated by the Maryland Horse BreedersAssociation (MHBA) and Maryland Racing MediaAssociation (MRMA) this week. This is the second year of inductions, and the two2014 inductees will join the dozen horses chosen lastyear. Concern was the first Maryland-bred winner of the GI Breeders= Cup Classic and the first state-bred to win$2 million in one year. As a three-year-old, Concernfinished third in the 1994 GI Preakness S. He was ahomebred to Robert E. Meyerhoff and was conditionedby Richard Small throughout his career. Tuscalee is the all-time leading steeplechaser andholds the record for the most steeplechase wins in aseason. He was bred by Alfred H. Smith andconditioned by Joe Aitcheson Sr.
Concern and Tuscalee join 10 flat racers and twosteeplechasers in the MTHOF; biographies, videos andrace records of the MTHOF members are showcasedonline at: http://www.mdthoroughbredhalloffame.com/. The MTHOF endeavors to celebrate the racing andstud-book achievements of Maryland-bredThoroughbreds nationally and internationally, and toshowcase their enduring legacies. The planningcommittee representing varied state racing interestsdetermined MTHOF eligibility for flat runners andsteeplechasers retired from racing at least five years. A celebration to recognize this year's class ofinductees will take place on Thursday evening, Apr. 3,at the historic George Peabody Library in Baltimoreduring the Maryland Horse Breeders Association'sannual awards dinner.
Expanded Gaming Legislation Dead, KY Speaker Says: A constitutional amendment that would expandgambling in Kentucky is dead, House Speaker GregStrumbo told the Louisville-Courier Journal Thursday. Strumbo told the Courier Journal that he would notintroduce the legislation to House members unless theSenate acts first. The Kentucky Senate has notapproved an expansion of gaming in more than adecade. The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), a pro-casino horse group, had previously voiced theiropposition to the bill, claiming that broad gamingexpansions could hurt the state horse industry.
Thursday=s Late Results:10th-DED, $32,400, Msw, 3,4,5yo, f/m, 5f, :58 2/5,ft.+MIDNIGHT ANGELUS (f, 3, Midnight Lute--She's OurAngel, by Fusaichi Pegasus) was sent off at 6-5 for thisunveiling. The bay set the pace from the break while offthe rail and under mild pressure. She cut the corner towin as she pleased by 10 lengths over Arabian Ritz(Mutakddim) in second. Sales history: $47,000 RNA2yo >13 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $18,600.Click for the brisnet.com chart or VIDEO.O-Paul Cush & Margaret T Myatt. B-Destiny Oaks (FL).T-Henry B Johnson Jr.
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Yesterday=s Results:8th-OPX, $60,000, Msw, 3yo/up, 6f, 1:11 2/5, ft.BACK OFF BUDDY (c, 4, Tale of the Cat--Dixie Dos, byDixieland Band) was well bet in a single appearance atthis meet last year for trainer James Dodgen, but couldmanage only a green fourth and went missing. He wasfirst-up for 371 days when returning in a course-and-distance test Feb. 22, and he acquitted himself wellwith a runner-up effort after a slow dispatch. Favoredhere at 3-5, Back Off Buddy was with the early pace,then eased back a bit and appeared to take an awkwardstep midway up the backstretch. Given his cue midwayon the turn, the smooth-striding chestnut loomed threewide into the stretch, took command at will and strodehome a 3 1/4-length winner. Finisimo (Yonaguska) wassecond best. The homebred is a half to MaxSilverhammer (Wild and Wicked), SW, $177,261.$70,000 RNA yrl '11 KEESEP. Lifetime Record:3-1-1-0, $50,050. Click for the brisnet.com chart orVIDEO.O-Randal Family Trust. B-Randal Family Trust, R David& Marilyn Randal Trustees (KY). T-Kellyn Gorder.
2nd-FGX, $36,000, Msw, 3yo, f, a1mT, 1:41, gd.+PASSING PFAST (f, 3, Leroidesanimaux {Brz}--PhoneJoan, by Phone Trick) was completely overlooked in thewagering at 59-1 despite a pedigree that suggested thistrip and surface could suit. Away in good order, thehomebred raced in a close-up third before the top twoput a few lengths on her in the middle stages of therace. Chris Landeros began to ask a bit more from hismount as they neared the stretch, and the filly closedwith good determination to earn a 1 1/4-length victory.La Bruna Forte (Big Brown), trying the turf for the firsttime after four previous races were transferred to themain, stayed on into second as the 2-1 chalk. LifetimeRecord: 1-1-0-0, $21,600. Click for the brisnet.comchart or VIDEO.O/B-Winchester Place Thoroughbreds LLC (KY). T-GaryM Scherer.
IN THE UAE:Sowaylm (GB), g, 7, Tobougg (Ire)--Ameerat (GB) (G1SW-Eng, $290,082), by Mark of Esteem (Ire). Al Ain, 3-14, Hcp, 3yo/up, 1400m (AWT). B-Darley.
First/second-crop starters to watch: Saturday, March 15Sire (Sire’s Sire), current farm, 2010 Fee, #foals of racing age/Winners/BlackTypeWnrs * Race #-track, race type, distance, runner, odds (if available)COLONEL JOHN (Tiznow), WinStar, $15K, 186/11/210-FG, Msw, 1mT, Colonel Krenz, $95K FTK OCT yrl, 3-12-CRC, Msw, 1m, Indy Anna Baby, $25K RNA OBS APR 2yo, 5-111-TAM, Msw, 1mT, +Sister in Arms, $125K FTS AUG yrl, 9-2COWBOY CAL (Giant's Causeway), Pin Oak, $8K, 127/18/06-PEN, Alw, 6f, Iron Punch, $19K EAS SEP yrl, 10-1CREACHADOIR (IRE) (King's Best), Haras du Logis, 72/3/06-SA, Msw, 1mT, Margot Machance (GB), 6-1DIXIE CHATTER (Dixie Union), Bellena Vista, $5K, 84/17/19-SA, Msw, 6f, Next Book, 6-1DUNKIRK (Unbridled's Song), Ashford, $10K, 185/18/23-PRX, Msw, 5 1/2f, +I'm Not Dun, 5-11-GG, Msw, 1 1/16m, Dirty Blonde, $50K OBS MAR 2yo, 5-16-SA, Msw, 1mT, Kissin Lucky Lips, $50K BAR OCT yrl, 12-1FORT PRADO (El Prado {Ire}), Buck Pond, $5K, 62/9/12-FG, Msw, 1mT, +Fort Aiken, 20-18-HAW, Alw, 6f, Sweep E Prado, 5-1GRAZEN (Benchmark), Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, $2K, 36/1/04-GG, Msw, 6f, Stand by Your Man, 12-1IDIOT PROOF (Benchmark), Ballena Vista, $2K, 22/6/02-GG, Aoc, 5 1/2f, Frisco Fog, $9K BAR JAN 2yo, 8-1JACK IT UP (Tilt the Odds), 2/0/08-SUN, Msw, 6 1/2f, +Last Jack, 10-1KODIAK KOWBOY (Posse), WinStar, $7K, 97/21/19-LRL, Stk, 1m, Tupancy Links, $22K EAS MAY 2yo, 3-1MONBA (Maria's Mon), Penn Ridge, $4K, 43/2/06-PEN, Alw, 6f, Monba Mia, 12-1NOONMARK (Unbridled's Song), Sequel Stalllions NY, $5K, 89/6/19-AQU, Msw, 6f, Marketable Miss, $30K OBS APR 2yo, 3-1ON EAGLES WINGS (Gone West), Beau Ridge Farm, $1000, 12/2/02-CT, Msw, 4 1/2f, On Ghosts Wings, 5-1PAPA CLEM (Smart Strike), Legacy Ranch, $7K, 124/13/19-SA, Msw, 6f, Natural Stride, $8K BAR OCT yrl, 15-1PARADING (Pulpit), Claiborne, $4K, 100/11/06-SA, Msw, 1mT, Taylor Lane, $72K OBS OPN 2yo, 8-1PIONEEROF THE NILE (Empire Maker), WinStar, $15K, 158/20/22-FG, Msw, 1mT, +Robert Noble, 8-16-SA, Msw, 1mT, Sedona Gal, $70K FTK OCT yrl, 15-1PRIVATE SCANDAL (Not For Love), 6/0/02-CT, Msw, 4 1/2f, +Johnny the Bear, 6-1REAL ESTATE (High Yield), Mares Nest Farm, $3K, 27/1/02-CT, Msw, 4 1/2f, On a Tirade, 12-1ROMAN EMPEROR (Empire Maker), Gallegos del Norte, $2K, 9/1/08-SUN, Msw, 6 1/2f, El Maximo, 15-1SINGING SAINT (El Prado {Ire}), Adena Springs Canada, 36/3/07-TP, Msw, 1m, Tairneach, $2K FTK OCT yrl, 4-1TALENT SEARCH (Catienus), Ramsey Farm, $3K, 60/8/03-PRX, Msw, 5 1/2f, +Thoroughbred Fuel, 5-1THEWAYYOUARE (Kingmambo), Coolmore Stud, 144/11/09-AQU, Msw, 6f, +Lutheran Miss, $67K RNA SAR AUG yrl, 12-1UNBRIDLED EXPRESS (Unbridled's Song), Hidden Springs, $1000, 12/3/110-FG, Msw, 1mT, Union Express, 6-1VISIONAIRE (Grand Slam), Summerhill Stud, 25/6/13-PRX, Msw, 5 1/2f, True Visionaire, $15K EAS MAY 2yo, 5-2WHATSTHESCRIPT (IRE) (Royal Applause {GB}), Tommy TownThoroughbreds, $4K, 30/3/010-SUN, Alw, 6f, Whatsallthedrama, 5-1
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Yesterday=s Results:4th-LIN, ,5,000, Mdn, 3yo, 8f (AWT), 1:37.01, ft.+EQUITABLE (GB) (c, 3, Dansili {GB}--Honest Quality{SW-Eng}, by Elusive Quality) broke well from anoutside draw and found a modicum of cover in fifthafter the initial strides of this unveiling. Makingheadway from halfway, the even-money chalk turnedfor home in third and quickened smartly in the shortstraight to deny Bobby Benton (Ire) (Invincible Spirit{Ire}) by a neck in the final strides. The winner=s seconddam is Honest Lady (Seattle Slew), a Grade I-winningdaughter of blue hen producer Toussaud (El GranSenor) and the dam of Grade I winner First Defence(Unbridled=s Song). Honest Lady is a half-sister to GradeI winner and sires Empire Maker (Unbridled) and ChesterHouse (Mr. Prospector). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0,,3,409. VIDEO, courtesy attheraces.com.O-Khalid Abdullah. B-Juddmonte Farms Ltd (GB).T-Lady Cecil.
CURRAGH LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVES The Curragh Racecourse has launched a newticketing and hospitality website, as well as an under30s membership. The website will allow users to booktickets for race meetings, as well as offering valuelunch and admission packages. The course will continueits loyalty program LOYLAP, whereby racegoers cansign up to receive special awards and have access tospecial concessions on all racedays. The Curragh hasundergone numerous upgrades over the winter,including refurbishment of the Horseshoe Restaurantand the garden enclosure adjacent to the parade ring. The Under 30s membership will allow users to enjoybenefits, including free admission, to all 18 racedays onthe 2014 calendar, at a cost of i100. Adultmemberships start at i175.
Saturday, Saint-Cloud, post time: 1:30 p.m.PRIX MAURICE CAILLAULT-Listed, €55,000, 3yo, c/g, 10fTSC PP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY TRAINER1 4 Gailo Chop (Fr) Deportivo (GB) Auge de Watrigant2 5 Wireless (Fr) Kentucky Dynamite Soumillon Rouget3 6 Vercingetorix (Ire) Dylan Thomas (Ire) Guyon Fabre4 2 Invillino (Fr) Adlerflug (Ger) Rispoli M Figge5 1 Ventaron (Fr) Le Havre (Ire) Benoist Guillemin6 3 Double Look (Ire) Mastercraftsman (Ire) Jarnet GuilleminAll carry 123 pounds.
Saturday, Saint-Cloud, post time: 2:00 p.m.PRIX ROSE DE MAI-Listed, €55,000, 3yo, f, 10fTSC PP HORSE SIRE JOCKEY TRAINER1 3 Semilla (Fr) Dunkerque (Fr) Soumillon Rossi2 2 One Chance (Fr) Le Havre (Ire) Hamelin C Boutin3 4 Bereni Ka (Fr) Vadasin (Ire) Piccone Gourraud4 5 Benodet (Fr) Orpen Jarnet Heloury5 7 Queen's Tea (Fr) Desert Style (Ire) Pasquier H de Nicolay6 8 Goldy Espony (Fr) Vespone (Ire) Veron Pantall7 1 Green Speed (Fr) Green Tune Badel Bollack-Badel8 6 My Jolie (Ire) Oratorio (Ire) Guyon FabreAll carry 123 pounds.
FAST N FAMOUS MARE TOPS INGLIS AUTUMN The 5-year-old broodmare prospect Prettyfamous(NZ) (Fast N Famous {Aus}) topped yesterday=s InglisAutumn Thoroughbred Sale at Newmarket Paddocks inSydney when hammered down to Roy Levy forA$150,000. Consigned by Fairview Park Stud, lot 62Prettyfamous won four times at the city level, and is ahalf-sister to the listed-placed Riding Shotgun (NZ)(Iffraaj {GB}). The topperBwhich realized A$135,000 more than thenext highest price and A$131,000 more than last year=stopperBfueled an increase in gross to A$385,600, and arise in average of 31% to A$3,744. The medianremained unchanged at A$1,400. Eliza Park International=s Magnus (Aus) provided thelone five-figure price of the day when lot 77, anunnamed 3-year-old filly out of Pier (Riverman) madeA$15,000 from William Inglis as Agent. From theCobbitty Lodge Stud draft, the filly is a half-sister toGroup 1 winner and group producer Pontal Lass (Aus)(Marauding {NZ}), as well as U.S. and Canadian gradedstakes winner River Majesty (Majestic Light) and threeother stakes-placed winners. Inglis=s online >Make An Offer= service proved popular,with over 75% of the catalogue receiving bids online,and 39 finding their new homes through that platform.The service was used by 65 individual bidders fromacross Australia. Make An Offer allows users to bid onpassed-in lots, and bidding is still open on those thathave not yet been sold. For full results, visitwww.inglis.com.au.
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ALLOWANCE RESULTS:9th-OPX, $61,000, NW2L, 3yo/up, f/m, 1 1/16m, 1:46 4/5, ft.PEARL TURN (f, 4, Bernardini--Turn Me Loose, by KrisS.) Lifetime Record: SP-US, 8-2-1-3, $74,358.O-Thomas F Van Meter II & Brad Grady. B-BloodstockHoldings LLC (KY). T-William Van Meter. *$130,000wlng '10 KEENOV; $225,000 yrl '11 KEESEP;$200,000 HRA >14 KEEJAN.
2nd-SAX, $56,840, Opt. Clm. ($50,000), NW1$X, (S),3yo, f, 6f, 1:09 1/5, ft.HARLINGTON'S ROSE (f, 3, Harlington--A Rose for You{SW, $206,545}, by Orientate) Lifetime Record: SP,11-2-3-0, $150,290. O-Thomas Halasz, Ryan Johnson,Paul L Newhart & Martha Miller et al. B-Y-Lo RacingStables LLC (CA). T-Steve Knapp. *$7,500 yrl '12OBSAUG; $20,000 yrl '12 BESOCT. **Won by 7 1/4lengths.
8th-AQU, $52,000, N1X, (S), 4/up, 8.5f, 1:45 4/5, ft.SIR LESLIE (g, 4, Stonesider--Commander's Lady {SP},by Deputy Commander) Lifetime Record: 18-3-0-1,$90,862. O/B-Hilly Fields Stable (NY). T-Philip M Serpe.
8th-LRL, $50,000, Opt. Clm. ($40,000-$35,000), C,4yo/up, 7f, 1:24 2/5, ft.SMASH AND GRAB, (g, 4, Sharp Humor--Laplumas, byPosse) Lifetime Record: SW, 22-8-4-2, $237,440.O-Ronald E. Cuneo, Exacta BS LLC & Pedro Rodriguez;B-Highclere (KY); T-Pedro Rodriguez. *$10,000 yrl '11FTKOCT.
4th-GPX, $47,500, Opt. Clm. ($100,000), NW3X,4yo/up, 6 1/2f, 1:14 4/5, ft.ACTION ANDY (g, 7, Gators n Bears--Love Me Twice,by Not for Love) Lifetime Record: MSW & GSP,39-12-11-6, $656,550. O-Robert Gerczak. B-CarolKaye-Garcia (MD). T-Carlos A Garcia. *$15,000 HRA>10 FTMDEC.
7th-GPX, $46,200, NW1X, 4yo/up, f/m, 6f, 1:10 1/5,ft.MAKING HAVOC (f, 4, Gottcha Gold--Marion Theatre,by Montbrook) Lifetime Record: 7-3-2-1, $75,850.O-Panic Stable LLC. B-Ocala Stud & J Michael O'FarrellJr (FL). T-Jane Cibelli. *$55,000 2yo >12 OBSAPR.
9th-DED, $44,400, 3-13, Opt. Clm. ($20,000), NW2X,4yo/up, f/m, 6 1/2f, 1:19 1/5, ft.LITTLE FACE (f, 4, Magna Graduate--No Warning, byGolden Missile) Lifetime Record: 17-8-0-2, $141,340.O-Maggi Moss. B-Jody Huckabay (LA). T-Thomas MAmoss. *$25,000 yrl '11 TEXAUG; $16,000 2yo >12OBSAPR.
5th-HAW, $38,640, NW1$X, 3yo/up, f/m, 1m70y,1:45 1/5, ft.SYDNEYRELLA (f, 4, Bring the Heat--Go for Greed, byMaria's Mon) Lifetime Record: 15-7-3-2, $138,015.O/B-Larry Rivelli & Richard Ravin (IL). T-Larry Rivelli.
7th-HAW, $38,520, Opt. Clm. ($30,000), NW2$X,3yo/up, f/m, 1m70y, 1:44 4/5, ft.DIVA'S DIAMOND (m, 5, Crafty Shaw--Diamond Diva,by Glitterman) Lifetime Record: SW, 26-6-11-4,$291,397. O-Asiel Stable. B-Asiel Stable LC (IL).T-Carlos H Silva.
6th-DED, $33,300, 3-13, NW1X, 4yo/up, 5f, :57 4/5,ft.WEBSTER (g, 7, City Place--Sendmesomeroses, by SkipTrial) Lifetime Record: 44-9-8-10, $132,409. O-EndZone Athletics Inc. B-Shamrock Thoroughbreds (FL).T-Karl Broberg. *$20,000 wlng '07 OBSOCT; $62,0002yo >09 OBSAPR.
4th-PEN, $30,680, 3-13, NW1X, 3yo, f, 6f, 1:13, ft.QUICK N PROUD (f, 3, Proud Citizen--Real Quick Pic, byWildcat Heir) Lifetime Record: 6-3-2-0, $42,160.O-Robert A Derr. B-Lemons Mill Farm & Patrick &Kimberly Hayes (KY). T-Timothy C Kreiser. *$7,500RNA yrl '12 FTKOCT.
8th-CTX, $27,100, 3-13, NW3LX, 4yo/up, f/m, 4 1/2f,:52 4/5, ft.EURO INDIAN GIRL (f, 4, Eurosilver--La Vedette, byIndian Charlie) Lifetime Record: 11-3-4-2, $65,440.O-Team Cobra. B-Four Roses Thoroughbreds (KY).T-Ronney W Brown. *$14,000 RNA 2yo >12 FTKFEB.
4th-CTX, $26,200, 3-13, NW2LX, 4yo/up, 1 1/16m,1:48, ft.REAL AWESOME (g, 5, Awesome Again--Real Rose, bySkip Trial) Lifetime Record: 11-2-2-2, $44,752.O/T-Jose Corrales. B-Adena Springs (ON). *$37,000RNA yrl '10 KEESEP; $8,000 HRA >13 KEENOV.
7th-CTX, $26,000, 3-13, NW2LX, 4yo/up, 6 1/2f,1:20, ft.ONLY SIMON (g, 4, Simon Pure--Only An Answer, byPatton) Lifetime Record: 8-2-1-1, $38,549. O-Dennis PFinger. B-Mr & Mrs Richard V Thompson (FL).T-Timothy C Grams. *$4,700 RNA wlng '10 OBSOCT;$5,000 yrl '11 OBSAUG.
7th-TAM, $24,800, Opt. Clm. ($32,000), NW2X,4yo/up, 1m40y, 1:40 3/5, ft.ROCK ALEX (g, 6, Closing Argument--Lily C, by Lil'sLad) Lifetime Record: 41-7-8-4, $185,356. O-AmatyRacing Stables. B-Sally J Anderson (FL). T-HermanWilensky. $3,700 yrl '09 OBSJAN.
Graduate of Donna Freyer’s Custom Care Equine LLC
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8th-TAM, $23,350, Opt. Clm. ($32,000), C, 3yo, 1mT,1:36 1/5, fm.EX PIRATE (g, 3, Malibu Moon--Island Hop {SP}, byDynaformer) Lifetime Record: 7-2-3-0, $46,197.O-Averill Racing LLC & Clark C. Freeman. B-Glen HillFarm (FL). T-Ralph Ziadie.
ADDITIONAL MAIDEN WINNERS:Yana, f, 3, Bertrando--Wild Apart, by Tribal Rule. SAX, 3-14, (S), a6 1/2fT, 1:13. B-Stephen Ferraro (CA). *$30,000 RNA yrl '12 BESOCT.Puntrooskie, g, 3, In Summation--Siren Cove (MSP), by Montbrook. GPX, 3-14, (S), 6 1/2f, 1:16. B-John David O'Farrell, J Michael O'Farrell Jr & Our Sugar Bear Stable (FL). *$62,000 2yo >13 OBSJUN.+Officer Buns, f, 3, Officer--Chrusciki (MSW, $322,828), by Polish Numbers. LRL, 3-14, (C), 5 1/2f, 1:06 1/5. B-Nancy Lee Farms (MD). *Won by six lengths.
Holy Touch, f, 3, Touch Gold--Thoroughly Holy (SW, $122,210), by Holy Bull. LRL, 3-14, (C), 1m, 1:42 2/5. B-Adena Springs (ON). *$12,000 RNA yrl '12 KEESEP.Run Away's Sis, f, 4, City Zip--Jilted, by Runaway Groom. OPX, 3-14, (C), 6f, 1:11 3/5. B-Ronald K Kirk, John C Bates, Michael Riordan & David Scanlon (KY). *$27,000 2yo >12 KEEJAN. **Full to Run Away and Hide, MGSW, $224,684. ***Won by 8 3/4 lengths.I Buy Gold, g, 5, E Dubai--In Due Time (MSP, $177,980), by Time for a Change. SAX, 3-14, (C), 6f, 1:10. B-George Krikorian (KY). *$42,000 yrl '10 KEESEP.Glendower, g, 4, Ghostzapper--Mamselle Aries, by Artax. CTX, 3-13, 6 1/2f, 1:21 2/5. B-Adena Springs (ON). *$17,000 RNA yrl '11 KEESEP.
CONDITIONS RESULTS:1st-CHA, i34,000, 3yo, 9 1/2f (AWT), 1:58.67, ft.KING RUBI (GB) (c, 3, Green Tune--King=s Doll {Ire}, byKing=s Best) Lifetime Record: SP-Fr, 8-3-1-0, i71,000.O-Zalim Bifov; B-Castlemartin Stud & Ecurie SkymarcFarm; T-Matthieu Palussiere. *i12,000 wlng >11ARQDEC; i100,000 yrl >12 ARQAUG. **1/2 to MoreThan Sotka (Fr) (Dutch Art {GB}), SW-Fr, $112,301.
5th-CHA, i28,000, 4yo, 8f (AWT), 1:40.80, ft.LYKASTOS (IRE) (g, 4, Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}--Granadilla {GB}, by Zafonic) Lifetime Record: 9-3-2-2,i65,500. O-Leonidas Marinopoulos; B-Stilvi CompaniaFinanciera SA; T-Carlos Laffon-Parias. *1/2 to Galaktea(Ire) (Statue of Liberty), GSP-Fr.
ADDITIONAL MAIDEN WINNERS:Belfilo (Ire), g, 3, Teofilo (Ire)--Belsay (GB), by Belmez. LIN, 3-14, 12f (AWT), 2:30.93. B-E O=Leary (IRE). *100,000gns yrl >12 TATOCT. **1/2 to Killybegs (Ire) (Orpen), GSW-Eng, $226,336.Saskatchewan (GB), g, 4, Peintre Celebre--Sarabande, by Woodman. CHA, 3-14, 13 1/2f (AWT), 2:57.00. B-Dayton Investments Ltd (GB). *Full to Sudan (Ire), G1SW-Ity, GSW-US & G1SP-Fr, $447,221.
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